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| gardener |
a person whose occupation is caring for outdoor plants, lawns, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| golf |
a game in which a small white ball is hit with various special clubs into each of a series of holes, usu. nine or eighteen, spaced far apart over an outdoor course, the object being to do so with as few strokes as possible. [1/2 definitions] |
| gym |
a usu. metal structure providing the framework for various types of outdoor play equipment. [1/4 definitions] |
| hare and hounds |
an outdoor game of pursuit in which one group sets off first, leaving a trail of paper scraps for the second group to follow. |
| haystack |
a large stack of hay formed for outdoor storage. |
| hippodrome |
an outdoor arena for horse shows, circuses, or other public spectacles. [1/2 definitions] |
| jungle gym |
an outdoor structure of pipes and bars for children to play on. |
| kermis |
in the Netherlands and Belgium, an outdoor fair or carnival. [1/2 definitions] |
| lap robe |
a small blanket used to cover a person's lap and legs, as while watching outdoor sports. |
| marketplace |
an outdoor or indoor area where merchants sell their various goods. [1/3 definitions] |
| marquee |
a large tent used for outdoor events, such as a wedding reception, dance, exhibition, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| outdoorsman |
a man devoted to outdoor activities, esp. fishing, hiking, hunting, and the like. |
| outdoorswoman |
a woman devoted to outdoor activities, esp. horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and the like. |
| outhouse |
an outbuilding, often a small shed housing an outdoor toilet; privy. |
| out-of-door |
outdoor. |
| paddle tennis |
a modified form of tennis, handball, and squash played on an outdoor court with wooden paddles and a rubber ball. |
| picnic |
an informal outdoor meal, often at a park or in a natural area. [1/3 definitions] |
| picnic table |
a rectangular table designed for outdoor eating, typically made of wood and having benches attached. |
| playground |
an outdoor area where children can play, often containing recreational equipment such as swings and seesaws. [1/2 definitions] |
| rain check |
a ticket stub entitling the bearer to attend an outdoor event such as a baseball game at a future date because the original event was rained out. [1/2 definitions] |
| rick |
a large, outdoor pile or stack of hay, straw, or the like, esp. when thatched or covered with a tarp. [1/2 definitions] |
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